Transit

Chippewa Falls Shared Ride Transit Program is a demand response, door-to-door public transportation service.  “Shared-Ride” means that you may travel with more than one passenger with different destinations and/or origins.  

• The program operates within the Chippewa Falls city limits.

 

NEW SERVICE

Beginning June 3^rd, Chippewa Falls Shared Ride Transit will offer a connection to two Eau Claire Transit Bus Routes. Chippewa Falls Shared Ride has partnered with Eau Claire Transit to offer connections to limited designated stops on Eau Claire Transit routes 3 and 4.   Chippewa Falls Shared Ride will offer this connection on a trial basis from 7 am to 6 pm weekdays. Base fares for both transit services will be required. There will also be a $10 surcharge for trips out of the City of Chippewa Falls city limits to the designated stops. No other points outside of Chippewa Falls will be served by the Shared Ride Taxi. Both transit services offer applications for reduced fares for eligible riders.  Additional information about the Eau Claire Transit system may be found at the following link: https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/transit

 

The program is administered by the Chippewa Falls Transit Board and City Council.  The City is responsible for determining the fares, days and hours of service, and ultimately all facets of the program operation.

The City contracts with a private transit company to provide the service.  The service company is selected through a competitive bidding process, which occurs once every five years.

Funding for the service comes from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the State of Wisconsin, the City of Chippewa Falls, and passenger fares.